Post by Webmaster on Mar 27, 2003 10:45:28 GMT -5
For the past year Garinagu Empowerment Movement, G.E.M. a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, have been petitioning L.A. City Council to recognize April 12, Garifuna Day, as a commemoration to the Garifuna Diaspora. Recently the petition came before the City Council, was nominated to be voted on and was approved.
On April 11, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. on the steps of City Hall, Jan Perry, Councilwoman of 9th District will hold a Press Conference officially proclaiming that day as Garifuna Day. Come out and celebrate this major announcement in your best Garifuna dress.
On April 11, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. on the steps of City Hall, Jan Perry, Councilwoman of 9th District will hold a Press Conference officially proclaiming that day as Garifuna Day. Come out and celebrate this major announcement in your best Garifuna dress.
